US sanctions Tanzanian police official over ‘torture’ of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
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U.S., Iran signal peace progress — but remain at odds over enriched uranium, Strait of Hormuz tolls
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said there were “good signs” that an agreement to end the Middle East conflict is in sight.
Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu
The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m down a steep slope.
Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final show
The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons.
Oil resumes rally as Iran reportedly wants to keep enriched uranium within the country
The International Energy Agency warned that as travel demand grows during the summer season, oil markets could enter a “red zone” soon.
Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
‘I didn’t know where DR Congo was’: Latin Americans deported by US tell BBC of their shock
The 15 deportees describe the uncertainty they face in a country they had never seen before.
This Florida Keys Eco-Resort Is a Masterclass in Barefoot Luxury
Over the last three years, I’ve ventured off the Suncoast’s beaten path and enjoyed some of the Florida Keys’ best-kept secrets. I’ve driven its less-traveled byways, snorkeled its azure waters, and bathed in its glossy, golden sunrises. In that time,…
Masks Off: The St. Regis Venice Is Not Your Standard Palazzo Hotel
In the Gran Salone, just off the lobby of the St. Regis Venice, an enormous white Murano-glass chandelier hangs from the ceiling. From a distance, it reads like every other ornate Venetian chandelier you’ve ever seen — sculpted flowers, baroque…
Jailed Vietnamese tycoon’s Birkin bags sells for more than $550K
The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.